Pale-legged Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus tenellipes
The Pale-legged Leaf Warbler is a rare migrant to Britain, with sightings typically occurring during the spring and autumn periods, often in woodland areas. It is more commonly found in its breeding grounds in Manchuria and wintering grounds in Southeast Asia.
Field Identification Guide
Use these features to identify Pale-legged Leaf Warbler in the field.
The Pale-legged Leaf Warbler can be identified by its pale legs, yellowish-white underside, and distinctive white eye-ring, which distinguish it from other similar warbler species. Its greenish-brown back and wings also help with identification.
The Pale-legged Leaf Warbler is smaller than a Starling, measuring around 10-12 cm in length, and is comparable in size to a Goldcrest.
The male Pale-legged Leaf Warbler has a greenish-brown back and wings, with a yellowish-white underside and a white eye-ring, although there is limited information on seasonal variation in its plumage.
The female Pale-legged Leaf Warbler is similar to the male, with no notable differences in plumage.
The call of the Pale-legged Leaf Warbler is a high-pitched, sharp whistle, although detailed descriptions of its song are not well-documented.
The Pale-legged Leaf Warbler is an active, insectivorous species that forages for food in the canopy and mid-strata of forests, with a rapid, darting flight style.
The Pale-legged Leaf Warbler can be confused with other leaf warbler species, such as the Yellow-browed Warbler, but can be distinguished by its pale legs and distinctive white eye-ring.
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